‘It’s my fault…’, Ruturaj Gaikwad took responsibility for CSK’s defeat, RCB crushed by 43 runs

Bengaluru: The start of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 has been very disappointing. The third consecutive defeat has put the team in deep trouble. The match played against Royal Challengers Bangalore also went out of CSK’s hands and the team had to face defeat by 43 runs. RCB made a huge score of 251 runs in this match, chasing which CSK completely fell apart. Chennai Super Kings has not won a single match so far this season and is at the bottom of the points table due to poor net run rate.

took full responsibility on oneself

After the defeat, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad took the entire responsibility upon himself. He said, ‘I think, if I had contributed more in the opening, who knows, we would have chased the target. So today’s victory was completely my fault.

Captain’s bad form continues

Rituraj Gaikwad could not make a big score in this match also. He scored only 7 runs and returned to the pavilion in the first over itself. In the three matches played so far in the tournament, the captain has played innings of only 6, 28 and 7 runs, which is quite disappointing.

The opening pair failed again

Sanju Samson, who came to open with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, also flopped for the third consecutive match. He scored only 9 runs. Sanju, who performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup, has not yet been able to find his rhythm in IPL 2026 and is not living up to the expectations.

CSK’s path now more difficult

After three consecutive defeats, the situation of Chennai Super Kings has become very worrying. Now the team will have to win the next match at any cost to remain in the league. His next match will be against Delhi Capitals. RCB team is full of confidence with this victory and its eyes will now be on Rajasthan Royals.